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Special Events & Conferences
The University of Maryland School of Nursing, committed to lifelong learning for all, offers several scholarly and innovative conferences and lectures each year. The School engages national and international speakers of distinction to deliver cutting-edge, dynamic, and thought- provoking presentations. Our commitment is to provide free programs whenever possible to allow access to our collective knowledge. Unless indicated, our programs are available to the School’s internal community of faculty, staff and students. Additionally, we welcome our educational colleagues, health care partners, and prospective students.
Upcoming Lectures
Dean’s Distinguished Virginia Lee Franklin Lecture
Social Sources of Health Disparities:
Patterns, Causes, Interventions
with David Williams, PhD, Harvard University
Wednesday, November 19, 2008, 4 - 5:30 pm
Visit the Dean's Distinguished Lecture Web site »
Learn About the State of Health in Baltimore
from the City’s Health Commissioner, Joshua Sharfstein, MD
Friday, November 21, 2008, 12 noon – 1 p.m.
School of Nursing, Room 140
E-mail superumson@son.umaryland.edu for more information.
Black History Month Lecture
February 2009
Date, speaker, and title to be announced soon. View 2008 Black History Month Lecture »
Ann Cain Lecture in Psychiatric Nursing
April 2009
Date, speaker, and title to be announced soon. View 2008 Ann Cain Lecture »
Upcoming Events
"Entry into Practice" Open House
Saturday, November 15, 2008, 9:30 am- 1 pm
Alumni Reunion Celebration
May 30, 2009
The following classes will celebrate their reunions: 1924, 1929, 1934, 1939, 1944, 1949, 1954, 1959, 1964, 1969, 1974, 1979, 1984, 1989, 1994, 1999, and 2004
The School of Nursing will also proudly induct the Class of 1959 as the newest members of the 50-Year Heritage Class.
If you want to volunteer as a class representative, or if you would like more information about attending the Alumni Reunion Celebration, contact Michelle Healy, associate director of alumni relations and annual fund, at 410-706-0674 or healy@son.umaryland.edu.
PhD Program 30th Anniversary Celebration
October 1-2, 2009
Mark your calendars now for Thursday, Oct. 1, and Friday, Oct. 2, for a celebration commemorating the 30th anniversary of the School of Nursing’s PhD program. Contact Michelle Healy, associate director of alumni relations and annual fund, 410-706-0674, or healy@son.umaryland.edu, for more information or to obtain information in the future via e-mail.
Upcoming Conferences
Greening the Nursing Curriculum: Integrating Environmental Health
into Nursing Education
A free, grant-funded continuing education workshop.
January 13-15
Maryland Association of Nursing Students (MANS) 29th Annual State Convention
Imagine the Possibilities: Nursing and the Future
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Lisa Rowen, Chief Nursing Officer, University of Maryland Medical Center
Saturday, January 31, 2009, 8am – 4pm
Evidence-Based Practice Conference
Nursing Practice Based on Evidence: Moving Science into Action
Preconference: April 1, 2009
Conference: April 2-3, 2009
The 2009 Web site has not launched. Visit the 2008 Web site »
Summer Institute in Nursing Informatics Conference
Informatics at the Point of Care: A Barrier or a Bridge?
Preconference: July 20 – 22, 2009
Conference: July 22 – 25, 2009
The 2009 Web site has not launched. Visit the SINI 08 Web site »